Economy, jobs and prices in Jerichower Land (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 28,900 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 75% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 347th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Jerichower Land?
The local economy produced €2.9 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Jerichower Land?
About 36,730 people worked in Jerichower Land in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Jerichower Land?
The unemployment rate in Jerichower Land was 7.1% in 2023, 76th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 6.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Jerichower Land?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Jerichower Land was 8.2% in 2023, 35th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was 8.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Jerichower Land?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Jerichower Land was 38.8% in 2023, 75th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 34.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Jerichower Land?
In 2023, Jerichower Land recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,031, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 33rd lowest of 400 districts. It was €2,560 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Jerichower Land?
At 102.0% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Jerichower Land ranked 21st highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 99.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Jerichower Land?
The purchasing power per resident in Jerichower Land was €27,939 in 2023, 93rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €21,548 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Jerichower Land?
At 11.9% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Jerichower Land ranked 31st lowest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). In 2019 the figure was 11.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Jerichower Land?
In 2023, Jerichower Land recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -26.8, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 93rd lowest of 400 districts. That is up from -29.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Jerichower Land?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Jerichower Land was 4.7 in 2023, 128th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 6.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Jerichower Land?
The largest part of the economy of Jerichower Land in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 30.3% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (25.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Jerichower Land?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 25.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Jerichower Land growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.9 billion in 2015 to €2.6 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 40% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Jerichower Land?
Of the 36,730 jobs located in Jerichower Land in 2023, 36% in public services, education, health and other services, 19% in industry and 3.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Jerichower Land?
The number of people working in Jerichower Land fell by 1.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 36,730.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Jerichower Land compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Jerichower Land ranks 76 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Unna | 7.2% |
| 74 | Mannheim, Stadtkreis | 7.2% |
| 75 | Leipzig, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.1% |
| 76 | Jerichower Land | 7.1% |
| 77 | Goslar | 7.1% |
| 78 | Düren | 7.1% |
| 79 | Holzminden | 7.0% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Jerichower Land ranks 368 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 365 | Uckermark | €3,044 |
| 366 | Märkisch-Oderland | €3,038 |
| 367 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | €3,033 |
| 368 | Jerichower Land | €3,031 |
| 369 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | €3,022 |
| 370 | Gera, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,019 |
| 371 | Gotha | €3,014 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Jerichower Land ranks 308 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 305 | Haßberge | €27,981 |
| 306 | Teltow-Fläming | €27,976 |
| 307 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | €27,956 |
| 308 | Jerichower Land | €27,939 |
| 309 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,915 |
| 310 | Börde | €27,915 |
| 311 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,888 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Jerichower Land ranks 147 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: SV Beschäftigte am Wohnort je 100 Einwohner im erwerbsfähigen Alter in %
| Rank | Area | Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) |
|---|---|---|
| 144 | Ravensburg | 67.7% |
| 145 | Cloppenburg | 67.7% |
| 146 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | 67.6% |
| 147 | Jerichower Land | 67.6% |
| 148 | Gifhorn | 67.5% |
| 149 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | 67.5% |
| 150 | Altenburger Land | 67.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Jerichower Land ranks 198 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 195 | Vogtlandkreis | 25.9% |
| 196 | Steinfurt | 25.8% |
| 197 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.8% |
| 198 | Jerichower Land | 25.8% |
| 199 | Meißen | 25.7% |
| 200 | Rottal-Inn | 25.7% |
| 201 | Bergstraße | 25.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Jerichower Land ranks 380 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 377 | Uckermark | 15.5% |
| 378 | Ilm-Kreis | 15.5% |
| 379 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 15.5% |
| 380 | Jerichower Land | 15.4% |
| 381 | Görlitz | 15.4% |
| 382 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.4% |
| 383 | Tuttlingen | 15.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Jerichower Land ranks 76 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Berlin | 30.5% |
| 74 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.3% |
| 75 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | 30.3% |
| 76 | Jerichower Land | 30.3% |
| 77 | Recklinghausen | 30.2% |
| 78 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | 30.1% |
| 79 | Elbe-Elster | 30.0% |
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